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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 924.52 and 390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 924.52 and 390.21 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 924.52 = 390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/924.52 = 390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 924.52 × 390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 360,756.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,756.95/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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